Nakawa Vocational Training Institute (NVTI) is one of the four Public Vocational Training Institutes directly operated and administered by the Ministry of Education & Sports (MoES) through the BTVET Department.
The primary objective of the establishment was to provide vocational training skills to school leavers and apprentices in enterprises and to upgrade and assess competencies of industrial workers.
Nakawa Vocational Training Institute offers courses in the following fields.
 Engineering Craft courses
 1.     Electronics
- Analogue Electronics I & II
- Digital Electronics I & II
- Computer System I & II
 2.      Electricity
- Â Domestic and industrial Electrical Installation
- Domestic appliances
- Motor and Generator Rewinding
- Programmable Logic Control (PLC) and Sequential Control
- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
 3.      Machining and Fitting
- Machining
- General Fitting
- Material Testing
- Machinery maintenance and repair
 4.      Motor vehicle
- Electronic Control Fuel Injection (EFI)
- Automatic Transmission
- Radiator Repair
- Engine Overhaul
- Auto Electrical
- Body Care
- Preventive Maintenance
- Defensive driving
 5.      Wood working
- Carpentry work
- Joinery work
- Upholestry
- Designing
- Wood finishing and coating
 6.      Sheet metal and plumbing
- Pipe work installation
- Domestic and Industrial Plumbing
- Sheetmetal development
- Drainage Installation
 7.      Welding and fabrication
- Oxy – acetylene / Gas Welding
- Manual metal Arc welding
- MAG /MIG welding
- TIG welding
 8.      Brick/Block laying and concrete practice
- Brick / Block work
- Construction work
- Architectural work
- Concrete Technology                                  Â
  TRAINING PROGRAMMES
Basic Training Programme – Full Time (Day)
This is a 2 years programme; it leads to the award of a Uganda Craftsman Certificate Grade 1 (UVQF Level II) and UNEB Craft Certificate Part I and II. in addition to technical subjects, entrepreneurship is taught to prepare  them for both paid and self-employment on graduation.
Basic Training Programme – Part time (Evening)
This programme is the same as above and is meant for those engaged during the day but would like to acquire technical qualification
Advanced Training Programme
This is a one year training programme intended to provide progression for holders of the above qualification and prepares them for a diploma course.
Upgrading Training Programme
This is a short term training programme with duration of 1 week to 6 weeks. It is intended for those already in employment who would like to upgrade their skills and abilities in new technology.
Tailor-made Training Programme
This is a short-term programme arranged on demand to address target group, individual needs or the employer’s requirements on new occupational qualifications.
Instructor and Managers Training for Vocational Education and training
The Instructor programme primarily intended to improve the quality of in service BTVET instructors throughout the country.
It has two components pedagogical and technical skills.
There are 2 categories with two awards.
i.                    Certificate in vocational Training Instruction (CVTI)   9 Months
ii.                  Diploma in Vocational Training Instruction (DVTI) / Tutorship training 9 months
 The manager’s training program(DTIM) is a 9 months course on holiday basis intended for the
principals and middle managers of  BTVET institutions and aims at improving their
management competencies so that they are able to plan, manage and run institutions in a business like manner.
This programme was designed to meet the requirements in the various policy documents and plans of the ministry of education and sports (BTVET policy, EESP 2004 – 2014,UVQF roadmap) It is currently being supported by the government of Japan through JICA – ITVET project.
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Hello Nakawa Institute
At how much is a certificate in refrigeration and air conditioning
2.for how long is the course??
The Tel number is not compatible.
We upcountry people can not access the offices easily on terms and conditions required for a potential candidates eligibility to apply and possible acquisition of application forms
When is the next coming intakes
I want to apply for a course in plumbing
How much is a certificate in plumbing
I was at kyambogo university and acquired a diploma in water engineering so I want to have a course in plumbing to support my profession
Please advise me about it
my name is George I would like to do a course in electronics at you institute but at the same time am working full time .can I make it holidays ?? or weekends
We advise you to visit the Institute and discuss a suitable programm that will not affect you. Thank you.
I want to apply for plumbing when is the intake and tuition
You need to visit the institute and pick the application form. Details of the tuition fees can also be availed to you when applying. Thank you
Am so interested in taking mechanical and repair but I would like to know the requirements before I apply thx
Hello Ronald, you must have completed either O’level or A’level in order to be admitted.
would like to do diploma in instructor course I already have a diploma in water engineering how do I apply and what are the requirements
You need to visit the institute and pick the application form
IS IT ALLOWED FOR FOREIGNERS TO TAKE MECHANIC COURSES IF OK WHAT IS THE REQUIREMENTS
It’s ok for you to apply and get admitted. Visit the institute and pick the admission form so that you apply.
Do you offer Diploma in mechanical engineering
Good information but this year I want also to come for installation permit class c, do you offer and when will I join, and it will take aperiod of how long and it cost how much
hello am call Emmanuel Mandela i would like to do training for school managers for vocational training school, my email mandellaemmanuel85@gmail.com
update me on that so that i prepare my self thanks
At how much is civil engineering course and how long does it take.
Do you offer a diploma in motor vehicle mechanics
Me I did diploma in hotel and institutional catering, I would love to become an instructor for that course . advise me
I would love to joined the school as early as possible .
Hello,am kumakech Fred I completed o-level in 2006 and I got 4th grade with aggregate 55 and I have workers pass in electrical installation and maintainance,I would like to upgrade and do electrical installation and maintainance in your school,you assure me wether I can study in your school.Thanks
Dear Fred, you can visit Nakawa Vocational Training Institute for guidance. Thank you
I need to come for a welding course .when is the next intake
Do you have a course in veterinary medicine
I am already working as an engineer and i would love to get a certificate in radio and TV repair
I need to come for a welding course .when is the next intake
Dear Jophet, you can visit the admissions office at the institute. Thank you
I would like to apply for joinery , how much us the fee structure
Hey when is the 2020 intake I want to have a course in electrical engineering at your institute and how much wud the certificate be
2020 intake,
I need a take in motor vehicle.
How long will it take to complete the course.
And the payment s